SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE239
Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle
Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or
350 hours of engine run time if the vehicle is
operated in a dusty and off road environment or
is operated predominately at idle or only very
low engine RPM. This type of vehicle use is
considered Severe Duty.
6.2L SUPERCHARGED AND 6.4L
E
NGINES
The scheduled maintenance services listed in
this manual must be done at the times or
mileages specified to protect your vehicle
warranty and ensure the best vehicle
performance and reliability. More frequent
maintenance may be needed for vehicles in
severe operating conditions, such as dusty
areas and very short trip driving. Inspection and
service should also be done anytime a
malfunction is suspected.
The oil change indicator system will remind you
that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
An “Oil Change Required” message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster and a single
chime will sound, indicating that an oil change
is necessary. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil
change indicator message will illuminate. This
means that service is required for your vehicle.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:
The oil change indicator message will not
monitor the time since the last oil change.
Change your vehicle's oil if it has been six
months since your last oil change, even if the
oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.
Change your engine oil more often if you drive
your vehicle off-road/track usage for an
extended period of time.
Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or
6 months, whichever comes first.
An authorized dealer will reset the oil change
indicator message after completing the
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change
is performed by someone other than an
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under
“Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To
Know Your Instrument Panel” for further
information. At Each Stop For Fuel
Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Engine
Compartment” in this chapter for further
information.
Check the windshield washer solvent and
add if required.
Once A Month
Check tire pressure and look for unusual
wear or damage.
Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the
terminals as required.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir,
brake master cylinder and add as needed.
Check all lights and other electrical items for
correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
Change the engine oil filter.
Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
Inspect the CV/Universal joints.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance
items may result in damage to the vehicle.
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TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the
safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
Four primary areas are affected by improper tire
pressure:
Safety
Fuel Economy
Tread Wear
Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability Safety
Both underinflation and overinflation affect the
stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling
of sluggish response or over responsiveness in
the steering.
NOTE:
Unequal tire pressures from side to side may
cause erratic and unpredictable steering
response.
Unequal tire pressure from side to side may
cause the vehicle to drift left or right.
Fuel Economy
Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling
resistance resulting in higher fuel consumption.
Tread Wear
Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause
abnormal wear patterns and reduced tread life,
resulting in the need for earlier tire
replacement.
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a
comfortable ride. Overinflation produces a
jarring and uncomfortable ride.
WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous.
Overloading can cause tire failure, affect
vehicle handling, and increase your stopping
distance. Use tires of the recommended load
capacity for your vehicle. Never overload
them.WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and
can cause collisions.
Underinflation increases tire flexing and
can result in overheating and tire failure.
Overinflation reduces a tire's ability to
cushion shock. Objects on the road and
chuckholes can cause damage that result
in tire failure.
Overinflated or underinflated tires can
affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle
control.
Unequal tire pressures can cause steering
problems. You could lose control of your
vehicle.
Unequal tire pressures from one side of the
vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle
to drift to the right or left.
Always drive with each tire inflated to the
recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
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310MULTIMEDIA
Units
After pressing the Units button on the touchscreen you may select each unit of measurement independently displayed in the instrument cluster display.
The following selectable units of measurement are listed below:
Voice
After pressing the Voice button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
UnitsUS Metric Custom
Speed MPH km/h
Distance mi km
Fuel Consumption MPG (US) MPG (UK)L/100 kmkm/L
Pressure psi kPa bar
Temperature °F °C
Setting Name Selectable Options
Voice Response Length BriefDetailed
Show Command List AlwaysWith Help Never
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Units
After pressing the Units button on the touchscreen, you may select each unit of measurement independently displayed in the instrument cluster display,
and navigation system (if equipped). The following selectable units of measurement are listed below:
Voice
After pressing the Voice button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
UnitsUS Metric Custom
NOTE:
When the “Custom” setting is selected, units will appear according to your personally configured settings. To configure these settings, press the
Custom bar. The following settings will appear: Speed MPH km/h
Distance mi km
Fuel Consumption MPG (US) MPG (UK)L/100 kmkm/L
Pressure psi kPa bar
Power — If Equipped hp (US) kW hp (UK)
Temperature °F °C
Torque — If Equipped lb-ft Nm
Setting Name Selectable Options
Voice Response LengthBrief Detailed
Show Command List Neverw/Help Always
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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes............................... 154, 291Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control).............................................. 169Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 263Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 250Additives, Fuel............................................... 295AdjustForward................................................ 29, 31Rearward.............................................. 29, 31Air Bag........................................................... 122Advance Front Air Bag............................... 122Air Bag Operation...................................... 123Air Bag Warning Light................................ 121Enhanced Accident Response......... 128, 233Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 233Front Air Bag............................................. 122If Deployment Occurs................................ 127Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 124Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 128Maintenance............................................. 128Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............122Side Air Bags............................................. 124Transporting Pets...................................... 145
Air Bag Light.................................. 83, 121, 146Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)............................. 255Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 257Air Conditioner Refrigerant........................... 257Air Conditioner System................................. 257Air Conditioning......................................... 47, 52Air Conditioning Filter..............................54, 258Air Conditioning System................................... 47Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 53Air Filter............................................... 255, 256Air PressureTires......................................................... 277AlarmArm The System................................... 23, 24Panic........................................................... 14Rearm The System...................................... 24Security Alarm...................................... 23, 84Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 23All Wheel Drive (AWD)................................... 268Alterations/ModificationsVehicle......................................................... 10
Android Auto................................................. 374Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)......... 263, 297, 298Disposal.................................................... 265Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)..........................93Anti-Lock Warning Light...................................88Apple CarPlay................................................ 374Arming SystemSecurity Alarm.............................................23Assist, Hill Start................................................98Audio Settings............................................... 347Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 305Auto Down Power Windows..............................55Automatic Door Locks......................................28Automatic Headlights.......................................42Automatic High Beams.....................................41Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............52Automatic Transmission................................ 160Adding Fluid......... 268, 299, 301, 302, 304Fluid And Filter Change............................. 268Fluid Change............................................. 268Fluid Level Check............................. 267, 268Fluid Type............ 267, 299, 301, 302, 304Special Additives...................................... 267
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Automatic Transmission Limp
Home Mode
............................................ 28, 163AutoPark........................................................ 150Autostick Operation.................................................. 164Aux Mode....................................................... 350Axle Fluid........................... 299, 301, 302, 304Axle Lubrication................. 299, 301, 302, 304
B
Back-Up......................................................... 186Battery.................................................... 84, 251Charging System Light................................. 84Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 14Location.................................................... 251Belts, Seat..................................................... 146Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 100BluetoothConnect Or Disconnect Link Betweenthe Uconnect Phone And Mobile
Phone
................................................... 366Connecting To A Particular Mobile PhoneOr Audio Device After Pairing................361Bluetooth Mode............................................. 351Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 259B-Pillar Location............................................. 273Brake Assist System........................................ 94Brake Control System...................................... 94Brake Fluid...............266, 299, 301, 302, 304
Brake System...................................... 266, 291Fluid Check.......... 266, 299, 301, 302, 304Master Cylinder........................................ 266Parking..................................................... 154Warning Light.....................................83, 291Brake/Transmission Interlock...................... 160Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.... 152Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 44Bulb Replacement........................................ 204Bulbs, Light.......................................... 147, 204
C
Camera, Rear................................................ 186Capacities, Fluid.................................. 297, 298Caps, FillerFuel.......................................................... 188Oil (Engine)...................................... 246, 254Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 264Car Washes................................................... 288Carbon Monoxide Warning................... 145, 296CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 189Cellular Phone.............................................. 368Certification Label......................................... 189Chains, Tire.......................................... 284, 285Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 269Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 270
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............................92Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 145Checks, Safety.............................................. 145Child Restraint.............................................. 130Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 133Child Seat Installation............................... 142How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt..... 139Infant And Child Restraints....................... 132Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children................................................ 135Older Children And Child Restraints.......... 132Seating Positions...................................... 134Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 294CleaningWheels...................................................... 283Climate Control................................................47Cold Weather Operation................................ 151Compact Spare Tire...................................... 281Contract, Service........................................... 377Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 264Cooling System............................................. 262Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 263Coolant Level................................... 262, 265Cooling Capacity.............................. 297, 298Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 26511
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.............................. 263Inspection................................................. 265Points To Remember................................. 265Pressure Cap............................................. 264Radiator Cap............................................. 264Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......263, 297, 298, 299, 302Corrosion Protection...................................... 287Cruise Control (Speed Control)............ 166, 169Cruise Light.............................................. 89, 90Customer Assistance..................................... 376Customer Programmable Features................306Cybersecurity................................................. 305
D
Daytime Running Lights................................... 41Dealer Service............................................... 252Deck LidPower Release............................................ 58Defroster, Windshield.................................... 146Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.............................. 45Diagnostic System, Onboard........................... 91Dimmer SwitchHeadlight..................................................... 41DipsticksOil (Engine)................................................ 250Disabled Vehicle Towing................................ 232
DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 265Disturb.......................................................... 365Do Not Disturb.............................................. 373Door Ajar.......................................................... 86Door Ajar Light................................................. 86Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 28Door Opener, Garage....................................... 59Doors............................................................... 24Driver’s Seat Back Tilt...................................... 29DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 197
E
Electric Brake Control System.......................... 94Anti-Lock Brake System............................... 93Electronic Roll Mitigation....................95, 100Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 39Electrical Power Outlets................................... 65Electronic Power Distribution Center
(Fuses).......................................................... 208Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 167Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..................... 95Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light......... 85
Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 231Jacking............................................. 216, 269Jump Starting.................................. 226, 227Towing...................................................... 232Emission Control System Maintenance............92Engine............................... 246, 247, 248, 249Air Cleaner................................................ 255Block Heater............................................. 152Break-In Recommendations............ 152, 153Checking Oil Level.................................... 250Compartment......................... 246, 247, 249Compartment Identification............. 246, 248Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 262, 299, 302Cooling...................................................... 262Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 145, 296Fails To Start............................................. 152Flooded, Starting...................................... 152Fuel Requirements................................... 293Jump Starting.................................. 226, 227Oil........................ 252, 297, 298, 299, 302Oil Filler Cap.................................... 246, 254Oil Filter.................................................... 255Oil Selection............................ 252, 297, 298Oil Synthetic.............................................. 254Overheating.............................................. 229Starting............................................ 148, 149
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Loading Vehicle
................................... 189, 190Capacities................................................. 190Tires.......................................................... 273Locks Auto Unlock................................................. 28Automatic Door........................................... 28Power Door.................................................. 25Low Tire Pressure System............................. 107Lubrication, Body........................................... 259Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 291
M
Maintenance................................................... 57Maintenance Free Battery............................. 251Maintenance Schedule............... 234, 239, 240Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)......................................... 86, 92ManualBackward............................................. 29, 30Forward................................................ 29, 30Park Release............................................. 229Rearward..................................................... 29Service...................................................... 379Tilt............................................................... 30Manual Transmission................. 155, 267, 268Fluid Level Check............................ 267, 268Map/Reading Lights........................................ 43Methanol....................................................... 295
Mirrors............................................................. 38Electric Powered.......................................... 39Electric Remote........................................... 39Heated......................................................... 39Outside........................................................ 39Rearview.............................................38, 199Vanity.......................................................... 40Modifications/AlterationsVehicle......................................................... 10Monitor, Tire Pressure System...................... 107Mopar Parts.................................................. 378Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 41
N
New Vehicle Break-In Period......................... 152
O
Occupant Restraints..................................... 111Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)... 293, 299, 302Oil Change Indicator........................................ 75Reset........................................................... 75Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 255Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 255Oil Pressure Light............................................. 84Oil, Engine................................... 252, 299, 302Capacity........................................... 297, 298Change Interval........................................ 252Checking................................................... 250Dipstick.................................................... 250Disposal................................................... 255
Filter....................................... 255, 299, 302Filter Disposal........................................... 255Identification Logo.................................... 253Materials Added To................................... 255Pressure Warning Light................................84Recommendation................... 252, 297, 298Synthetic................................................... 254Viscosity........................ 253, 254, 297, 298Onboard Diagnostic System.............................91Operating Precautions.....................................91Operator ManualOwner's Manual....................................9, 379Outside Rearview Mirrors.................................39Overheating, Engine...................................... 229Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)................... 9
P
Paddle Shift Mode........................................ 164Paddle Shifters............................................. 164Paint Care..................................................... 287Panic Alarm......................................................14Parking Brake............................................... 154ParkSense System, Rear............................... 181Passenger SeatEasy Entry....................................................34Passing Light....................................................42Performance....................................................77Pets............................................................... 145Pinch Protection...............................................56Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 273
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